Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise highly effective physical and occupational therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 89 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its physical and occupational therapy, making it a strong candidate for post-surgical recovery. However, families should be proactive in monitoring care, as multiple reviewers noted issues with night-shift response times and administrative communication. We recommend establishing a clear point of contact for updates upon admission.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
89 reviews on Google“Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receives high praise for its physical and occupational therapy programs, with many patients reporting successful recovery and compassionate direct-care staff. However, the facility faces recurring criticism regarding administrative communication, inconsistent night-shift staffing, and occasional lapses in basic patient care, such as assistance with meals and hygiene.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
- Compassionate and attentive nursing assistants (CNAs)
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Professional and skilled medical staff
Concerns
- Understaffing during night shifts and weekends leading to slow response times (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Poor administrative communication and lack of updates for family members (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inconsistent assistance with basic needs like feeding and hygiene (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 96 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; what is the best way for families to stay in the loop regarding their loved one's daily care and progress?
- 2Given the high ratings for your therapy department, how do you integrate those physical and occupational therapy sessions into a resident's daily routine?
- 3Since staffing levels can sometimes fluctuate on weekends or overnight, what is your protocol for ensuring residents receive timely assistance with hygiene and basic needs during those shifts?
- 4With your focus on medical rehabilitation, how do you manage and verify medication administration to ensure accuracy for residents with complex health needs?
- 5What kind of social activities or community engagement opportunities are available for residents to enjoy outside of their scheduled therapy sessions?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health status, what is your specific process for notifying family members and coordinating with primary care physicians?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nurses, cna's, social workers, business office, physical & occupational therapists all bend over backwards to accommodate the patient and family!”
“Staffing was great except for the amount of time it would take to receive a response. This was especially noted at night which was a staffing issue.”
“The therapists were all very skilled and competent. They managed to get my husband from needing 3 people to stand to ambulation with a walker and supervision.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
15
measures
2
measures
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a pattern of recurring issues with medication management appearing in all three surveys, including problems with drug labeling, self-administration policies, and medication error rates. Resident rights violations and quality of care deficiencies also appear multiple times across surveys. While all 11 deficiencies were corrected by the facility, the repeated medication management problems suggest ongoing challenges in this critical care area that families should discuss during visits.
Mar 13, 2025Routine3
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Dec 8, 2022Routine3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
May 13, 2021Routine5
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Environmental Deficiencies
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
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